60. Steven Wright, CEO of BIG4 Holiday Parks on Dealing with Industry Disruption, Risk Appetite & Being Your Authentic Self

This week Steven Wright, CEO of BIG4 Holiday Parks chats about his incredible career rubbing shoulders with some of Australia’s finest sportspeople. We discuss Steven’s experience in dealing with industry disruptions and his tendency towards taking educated risks, all while trying to be the most authentic version of himself. Each Monday, join Adrian Easdown as he has enlightening chats with …

Transforming a transient client base into a thriving repeat community, industry awareness & catering to niche markets

Turning a passion into a career is a dream for many people, one that may seem impossible when stuck in the daily grind of life. The caravan and camping industry however, is one industry that offers a multitude of opportunities and an incredible network of individuals and organisations, that not only support everyday people to make life changing career transitions, …

59. Transforming a transient client base into a thriving repeat community, industry awareness & catering to niche markets

Turning a passion into a career is a dream for many people, one that may seem impossible when stuck in the daily grind of life. The caravan and camping industry however, is one industry that offers a multitude of opportunities and an incredible network of individuals and organisations, that not only support everyday people to make life changing career transitions, …

Capitalising on mentorships, industry networking & emerging trends

The acquisition of Top Parks by Discovery Parks in 2018 resulted in the creation of Australia’s largest network of holiday parks. In this week’s episode we chat with Laura Cocking the Top Parks Business Development Manager (BDM) for WA, NT, QLD and Northern NSW. With Laura responsible for the business development for almost half the country, her understanding of the caravan and …

58. Laura Cocking on capitalising on mentorships, industry networking & emerging trends

The acquisition of Top Parks by Discovery Parks in 2018 resulted in the creation of Australia’s largest network of holiday parks. In this week’s episode we chat with Laura Cocking the Top Parks Business Development Manager (BDM) for WA, NT, QLD and Northern NSW. With Laura responsible for the business development for almost half the country, her understanding of the caravan and …

Holiday Park Life, the Importance of Travel & the Value of Virtual Assistants

Children of parents who operate holiday parks often learn the trade by default, never actually realising the opportunities the lifestyle presents until they spend time away from the industry. No one knows this better than Dan Fraser, owner operator of North South Holiday Park in Christchurch, New Zealand. In this week’s episode we chat with Dan about his life growing …

57. Dan Fraser on Holiday Park Life, the Importance of Travel & The Value of Virtual Assistants

Children of parents who operate holiday parks often learn the trade by default, never actually realising the opportunities the lifestyle presents until they spend time away from the industry. No one knows this better than Dan Fraser, owner operator of North South Holiday Park in Christchurch, New Zealand. Each Monday, join Adrian Easdown as he has enlightening chats with successful …

49. Drawing on Childhood Holiday Memories to Create Memorable Holiday Experiences Now, with Peter Easdown

Looking back at what made our childhood holiday memories so special can be a helpful tool for us in the industry in creating memorable experiences for our guests now. Welcome to That Bad Review. Each week accommodation industry leader Adrian Easdown talks to passionate people from across the industry who share their thoughts, experiences and lessons learned from the good, …

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38. Elysha Loiterton of Campstay on Standing out on OTAs, Navigating Change in the Accommodation Industry and Staying Motivated as a Business Owner

If you work in the hospitality industry, you know how beneficial it can be to hear about other people’s success stories. Each Monday, join Adrian Easdown as he has enlightening chats with successful folks in the hospitality industry around Australia. If you’re involved in anyway way with caravanning, running a restaurant or working with any other sort of hospitality-based business, …

4 Ways to Guarantee Success in the Service Industry

It’s not easy to make money in serviced based industries. They are full of pitfalls — angry guests, unhappy workers, uninformed managers — that can bring a business to its knees. If a business owner isn’t careful, they could become just another casualty among the multitude of failed restaurants, resorts and accommodation parks out there. But hospitality veteran Andrew Williams …